The Love From Vengeance

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LUKE’S POV

“Did you hear that?” I tried to trace where I heard the scream from.

“That sounded just like Catherine,” my mother said. I glared at her before walking away.

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I ran towards the source of the scream, and as I got closer, I saw Catherine lying on the ground, her eyes wide with terror. My heart clenched at the sight, and I knew I had to act fast.

Without thinking, I rushed towards her and pulled her towards me, away from the snake that was slithering dangerously close to her. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I looked at the snake, ready to strike any moment.

But I couldn’t let that happen. Not to Catherine.

With a loud yell, I scared the snake away, making sure it was far enough from us before turning to Catherine. She was trembling in my arms, and it looked like she was about to cry. I held her tightly, trying to reassure her that everything was going to be okay.

“Are you alright?” I asked her, very concerned.

Catherine nodded, still clinging to me. “Thank you,” she whispered, as her voice was barely audible.

I smiled, relieved that she was okay. But I knew I needed to get her to safety. “Come on, everything’s fine now, okay? You don’t have to worry.”

My mom popped up, walking in our direction. I stole glances at her, but I wasn’t going to look fixedly at her face. She might possess beauty, but she was a beast. A monster that needed to be devoured and consumed by fire.

“Catherine, are you okay?” She quizzed, getting closer to the both of us. I wanted to shift back, but I didn’t since I still had a hold of Catherine.

Catherine nodded, still shaking, and she pointed at me. “He saved me.”

My mother glanced at me. She could see the hatred in my eyes. It was clear; she could discern it. I eventually turned my face away.

“Thank you,” she uttered in hushed tones. “For saving her.”

could have just walked away the moment she brought that out. But Catherine was still stopping me. I had the innocent girl in

Take care.” I slowly dropped her to

you,” she told me, smiling. Her smile caused me to smile back.

mother uttered. She paused whatever she had

silk within me, AUT LIB; 1………… them. And I didn’t

ARIEL’S POV

I

walk–in closet. As I browsed through my collection of dresses, couldn’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment. None of my dresses seemed to match my mood today. I needed something that would make a statement and make me stand

and called for my maids to come

in the town, and I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. I was tired of

After all, it was just harmless gossip. As they applied layers of make–up to my face, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to be with

stunning red gown, and her

brought out

you,” I replied with a smile.

a smile still etched on her face. “I didn’t know you were this beautiful.”

chimed in and made a silly laugh. Laura just gave her a serious. face, and she had

want to be alone with

left the room, closing the door.

back to me. “So,

“Plan? What plan?”

Luke. You haven’t started preparing

haven’t,” I responded, shaking

You’re wasting time.”

head.

have to worry. I will

you going

the next few days. But before that, I need to take care of Mason.

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